Stetsonia coryne, Argentine toothpick cactus, Toothpick cactus, cactus The distinctive, night-blooming cactus grows thirty feet tall and ten to fifteen feet wide. Its columnar, grayish-green stems are approximately four inches in diameter with toothpick-like, grayish-white spines, protruding from the plant. Its stems develop eight or nine rounded ribs with shallow
Landscaping in the desert requires the careful selection of trees that will thrive in the harsh conditions. Arizona residents can choose from a wide range of evergreen trees to beautify their homes and businesses. These trees are also ideal because they offer welcome shade from the hot sun. You can
Aphids are found throughout Arizona, and in most other agricultural zones. These hardy insects are tiny, but they can inflict a lot of damage on your landscape and garden. Since aphids are rapid reproducers, and may give birth to multiple generations in the span of one season, it’s important to
Ground cover is the basis for any type of landscaping design. It provides color and vibrancy to your outdoor area while protecting your soil and helping it retain its nutrients. The trick to picking ground cover that will thrive is choosing a variety that is appropriate for your climate. Here
Agave americana var. medio-picta f. alba, White striped century plant, desert accent plant This striking agave with its creamy, whitish-yellow, central leaf color and bluish-gray margins grows three to four feet tall. It has short, thick leaves that arch downward to a sharp tip. The leaves have indentations along their edges with
*Yucca aloifolia, Spanish bayonet, desert accent plant The erect, upright plant grows ten to twenty feet tall with a five-foot or greater spread, and is admired for its showy, creamy white flowers and thick, dark-green, elongated leaves. An attractive variegated form has medium green, bayonet-like foliage and margins of light
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